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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547,163.71, 755,073.37 and 305,468.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547,163.71, 755,073.37 and 305,468.77 is: 421,539.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547,163.71 : 755,073.37 = 305,468.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547,163.71/755,073.37 = 305,468.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547,163.71x = 755,073.37 × 305,468.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547,163.71x = 230,651,332,644.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,651,332,644.44/547,163.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,539.90

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